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Astronomy Festival on the Mall

June 23, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm EDT

Come and join the National Radio Astronomy Observatory at the 9th Annual Astronomy Festival on the National Mall.

This free event in Washington, D.C. is organized by Dr. Donald Lubowich, Coordinator of Astronomy Outreach at Hofstra University. This free public stargazing event features solar, optical, and radio telescopes observations of the Sun, Moon, Jupiter, and Saturn; hands-on activities, demonstrations, hand-outs, posters, banners, and videos.

Location: NW of the Washington Monument; 17th Street NW and Constitution Ave

Details

Date:: June 23, 2018
Time:: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm EDT
Event Category:: STEAM

Organizer

Venue

: Washington Monument
: 2 15th St NW
Washington, DC 20024 United States + Google Map

Astronomy Festival on the Mall

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory is a facility of the National Science Foundation operated under cooperative agreement by Associated Universities, Inc.
	Founded in 1956, the NRAO provides state-of-the-art radio telescope facilities for use by the international scientific community. NRAO telescopes are open to all astronomers regardless of institutional or national affiliation. Observing time on NRAO telescopes is available on a competitive basis to qualified scientists after evaluation of research proposals on the basis of scientific merit, the capability of the instruments to do the work, and the availability of the telescope during the requested time. NRAO also provides both formal and informal programs in education and public outreach for teachers, students, the general public, and the media.
	The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense..."
	AUI collaborates with the scientific community and research sponsors to plan, build, and operate cutting-edge facilities. We cultivate excellence, deliver value, enhance education, and engage the public.